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    Support The African Grey Parrot Sanctuary

    RESCUE THE AFRICAN GREY PARROTS


    We are raising funds for our African Grey Parrots sanctuary.

    The African Grey Parrot is fighting for survival. The international pet trade is driving this amazing bird towards extinction, BUT THERE IS HOPE!

    Our Project is the Protection of Parrots in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our mission is to stop the illegal capture and trade of Congolese Parrots. At the project's Parrot Conservation Center, we rehabilitate and return to the wild parrots confiscated from poachers by Congo authorities. The parrot trade is brutal and deadly with over 75 percent mortality rate for captured parrots. Two out of every three birds in the trade chain die of starvation, disease, abuse, dehydration, and neglect.

    We are raising funds to enlarge our sanctuary to save more parrots. Since we initiated the project 2 years ago, we have received over 400 birds and successfully returned over 150 to the wild. Knowledge of the project’s success is spreading and we are receiving more birds than ever!

    Each bird we rescue is damaged and sickly from the horrific treatment they receive. Our sanctuary provides veterinary care, food, and support to nurture each bird back to health before returning them to the wild.

    Your funds will go towards helping us build 5 more flight cages and support our dedicated team of caretakers. These incredible birds deserve dignity and freedom and We are MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

    Your every dollar helps us to take on new challenges and reach new goals! Celebrate with us the success your donation makes possible in this movement to secure the future of this iconic bird! Visit our website and blog.

    Thank you for your help and support. We are deeply grateful.

    Click to watch video The parrot rescue mission
    Click to watch video The Reality of Cruel Parrot Trade
    Click to watch video Parrot Sanctuary


    Building the Sanctuary

    Parrots at the Sanctuary

    A sanctuary parrot released back into the wild



    Our team




    A sanctuary parrot released back into the wild
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About Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation

Conservation is about people. We use a human needs approach to partnering with local people who live with the bonobos. The Lukuru Wildlife Research Project (LUKURU PROJECT) works in the remote interior of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our mission is to integrate scientific research and education for bonobo conservation. An entirely field-based program since 1992, the LUKURU PROJECT has continued to demonstrate a substantial record of successful activity; pairing conservation of bonobos and their habitat by influencing, encouraging and assisting the regional community. Working in close collaboration with the local population, local authorities, a regionally-based nationally recognized non-governmental organization, and the Institut Congo pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN; the national department of parks), the LUKURU PROJECT effectively engages in conservation initiatives through a human needs approach.

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Established

1999

Tax ID

31-1598890

NTEE code

Protection of Endangered Species

Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 31-1598890. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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